next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, a crop of next-gen EVs are taking shape and of course, because this is America, trucks are at the forefront and leading the charge, no pun intended, with a bevy of body style variants set to follow. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Rao joined the enterprise planning software provider in November 2025 as EVP of next-gen AI and technology. — John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Similar action took place in Nvidia Monday after the company disputed a report by SemiAnalysis that its next-gen Kyber server rack was running into delays. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Roman will provide a proving ground for this next-gen coronagraph technology. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above